Meaning & use
Espadon
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A swordfish, or a large two-handed sword formerly used in Europe.
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The fishermen hauled in an enormous espadon after a two-hour struggle.
Museum visitors admired the espadon, its blade nearly as tall as a man.
A note on using this word
Espadon comes from the French word for 'sword' (itself from Italian spada), and in English it can refer either to the fish or to the antique weapon named for its blade-like shape.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A large two-handed sword used in Renaissance Europe.
The knight raised his espadon before the duel began.
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